Pras Michel, the rapper known for being one third of the famed ‘90s-era group, the Fugees, has been convicted of 10 criminal counts connected to a web of international political influence, conspiracy, and embezzlement.
As Front Burner guest Michael Ames wrote for Rolling Stone magazine, the wild story of includes former U.S. president Barack Obama, actor L ... Show More
Jul 31
Republican revenge against Anthony Fauci
As the face of America's COVID-19 response, Anthony Fauci was a nearly constant presence in American life throughout the pandemic. To some, he was revered, reaching a sort of celebrity status. But to a movement on the American right, he eventually became a villain, accused not si ... Show More
33 m
Jul 30
Carbon capture: a Canadian political history
A key part of Carney's deal to get a new pipeline built in Alberta involved the creation of the Pathways Project, which he touted as "the world's largest carbon capture and utilization and storage project." Canadian political leaders, both Liberal and Conservative, have been pinn ... Show More
26m 37s
Jul 29
What happens when AI breaks containment?
This week, Sam Altman, CEO and founder of OpenAI, got much of the tech world talking after declaring that we are living in the singularity: a theoretical point when machines, with artificial intelligence, surpass human ability and are able to grow and improve beyond our control. ... Show More
32m 43s
Mar 2023
A ‘90s Rapper & A Wanted Malaysian Billionaire
UPDATE: Since we recorded this episode on 03/09, Guo Wengui was arrested in New York City on charges of financial conspiracy.
For years, rapper Pras Michél has allegedly been doing the bidding of wanted Malaysian billionaire, Jho Low. Pras’s baffling, Icarian story involves one o ... Show More
37m 36s
Dec 2023
The Blurry Line Between Rap Star and Crime Boss
<p>As a racketeering trial begins in Atlanta, much of the focus is on the high-profile defendant, the best-selling rapper Young Thug.</p><p>Joe Coscarelli, a culture reporter for The New York Times, explains why, in a sense, hip-hop itself is on trial.</p><p>Guest: <a href="https ... Show More
27m 17s
Oct 2020
Strange News: A Fake Spy Almost Made Billions, an MC is Arrested for Fraud, the Water Wars Begin
<p>Multiple high-level government officials believed Garrison Courtney was a CIA officer offering them fat cat contracts -- by the time the FBI caught up with him, he was on the verge of getting billions -- and getting full immunity, as well. Rapper Nuke Bizzle was arrested on mu ... Show More
59m 14s